Roast Beef Open Faced Sandwich Smrrebrd

Elevate your lunch game with this Roast Beef Open-Faced Sandwich Smørrebrød, a Danish-inspired delight that brings together bold flavors and contrasting textures on a slice of hearty dark rye bread. Lightly toasted rye acts as the perfect foundation, layered with buttery richness, tangy horseradish cream, and tender, thinly sliced roast beef. Crisp pickled cucumbers and a generous sprinkle of crispy fried onions add refreshing tang and crunch, while fresh parsley or chives provide a vibrant garnish. Finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon, this no-cook recipe is as elegant as it is easy to prepare in just 15 minutes. Perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or stylish appetizer, this Scandinavian classic delivers a medley of savory, tangy, and creamy flavors in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 slices Dark rye bread
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 8 ounces Roast beef, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons Prepared horseradish
• 1.5 tablespoons Sour cream
• 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
• 8 slices Pickled cucumbers (sliced)
• 0.5 cup Crispy fried onions
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley or chives (for garnish)
• 1 wedge Lemon wedge

Directions

Step 1

Toast the slices of dark rye bread lightly to add texture and prevent sogginess.

Step 2

Spread a thin layer of butter over each slice of toasted rye bread to create a moisture barrier for the toppings.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the prepared horseradish, sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper to form a tangy horseradish cream. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 4

Spread a thin layer of the horseradish cream evenly over each slice of buttered rye bread.

Step 5

Place 2 ounces of thinly sliced roast beef on top of each bread slice, arranging it neatly.

Step 6

Top the roast beef with 2 slices of pickled cucumber per sandwich for a refreshing tang.

Step 7

Generously sprinkle crispy fried onions over the top for a crunchy textural contrast.

Step 8

Garnish each sandwich with freshly chopped parsley or chives and serve with a lemon wedge on the side for squeezing over the roast beef, if desired.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy the classic flavors of this Danish-inspired open-faced sandwich.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(573.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1129.2

Total Fat 65.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 296.8mg	0%
Sodium 4370.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 81.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.3g	0%
Total Sugars 4.8g
Protein 57.9g	0%

Vitamin D 5.3IU	0%
Calcium 154.0mg	0%
Iron 10.4mg	0%
Potassium 2592.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.5%

Protein: 20.2%

Carbs: 28.3%